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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
7
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention adjourned amid enthusiasm for Roosevelt and Cox. Roosevelt was slated to leave for Dayton to plan the campaign with Cox while the party machinery and advisers are chosen.
Dayton Ohio July 7 Associated Press Gov James M Cox Democratic candidate for President says Democratic vice presidential nominee Franklin D Roosevelt will be a good running mate He praised the selection as vigorous upstanding and progressive He noted Roosevelt spoke on Americanization and industrial relations and declared the Golden Rule should guide public disputes Cox plans no campaign steps until meeting party leaders in Columbus possible today or tomorrow
Geneva July 6 The medical advisory board of the League of Red Cross Societies meets to discuss health work. Notable attendees include Dr. William Welch of Johns Hopkins University and German health commissioner EES, with representatives from the Rockefeller Institute and other international experts present.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California urged in San Francisco that safeguarding Americanism requires voting for the Republican ticket. He contrasted party platforms on the League of Nations, condemning the covenant while urging a policy of non entangling alliances and national independence. The issue shifts from Congress to the American people as the campaign centers on whether to join European entanglements or uphold Washington, Jefferson, and Monroe’s policies.
Chicago July 7 Lieutenant Carl Wanderer held after police traced a pistol used in the July shooting to his brother in law John Hoffman who sold it to Fred Wanderer a cousin. Fred says Carl borrowed the gun days before the fatal confrontation and later traded for a better weapon. Police investigate a second gun found at the scene and ownership ties to the trio.
Senator Harding, the Republican presidential nominee, plans a quiet week to ten days at his home to work on correspondence and his acceptance speech. He has received few visitors since arriving, with only old friends stopping by, and National Chairman Wil Hays along with T Coleman Dupont will meet him Friday to discuss notification plans.
Des Moines notes show the July 6 crop bulletin reports good corn prospects statewide with much laid by and Hardin County giving the best outlook in 25 years. Spring wheat yield expected below average as color changes. oats begin to ripen. winds July 1 damaged small grains. late cherries, blackberries, and raspberries yield strong.
Charles S. Fairchild of New York, head of the American Constitutional League, seeks to block Secretary Colby from issuing a proclamation ratifying the suffrage amendment and to bar Attorney General Palmer from enforcing it. The move argues WV ratification was fraudulent and Tennessee lacked authority. Justice Bailey set July 13 to show cause.
Dayton Ohio July 7 Democratic candidate James M Cox expressed his view that the Louisiana legislature must ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment immediately. He replied to Frank J Looney chairman of Louisiana's Democratic state central committee stating it is the party's duty to ratify at once.
Gov. Pickett of North Carolina calls an August 10 spring session to consider ratification of the suffrage amendment. The move comes amid interstate hearings on rail freight rate increases by the interstate commerce commission. Durazzo has been evacuated per Rome dispatch, with prior Paris reports of Gabriel dAnnunzio seizing Durazzo and establishing administration there. The record notes several items including a headline on rail rate hearings and a brief note on Albania's Durazzo status.
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or another cause, please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls to the office before 6210 p.m.
The body of a well dressed woman found in Central Park Lake is identified as Sally Bedell, wife of Daniel M. Bedell a New York millionaire clubman. A note in her vanity bag claimed her marriage. Bedell was unreachable as the secretary confirmed the identity and said he is away on a working trip.
Spa Belgium July 7 The supreme council supports preserving the major terms of the peace treaty with Turkey. Premier Venizelos of Greece attends as the council declines Turkey’s request for changes and authorizes a small committee with military authorities to draft a response. The reply will address minor points and must be signed within ten days after its presentation.
Gov James M Cox is invited to share a platform with Republican rival Senator Warren G Harding at the ded icatory ceremonies of a war heroes memorial cemetery in St Louis on July 25. Harding plans to begin his campaign there, while the invitation stresses a nonpolitical event. Cox later wires that he cannot attend.
Mrs Edna P Acker a private detective and Hugh M Langdon Jr a chauffeur were held on warrants for conspiracy to cause the death of Mrs Chester A Snow divorced wife of a wealthy patent attorney The Snow husband arrested on the same charge was released on 310000 bond
Chicago July 7 three automobile bandits held up two bank messengers on the west side today and cleaned with twenty six thousand seven hundred seventy dollars in ave nineteen and twenty six dollar pills
Public health workers led by Miss Laura Wilhelmson celebrate Waterloo child welfare drive surpassing the goal. Contributions totaling $250 plus $150 carried from last year fund a baby clinic, milk tea and medicines, aiming to reduce infant mortality and protect the city’s future.
Amos Pinchot of New York, member of the Committee of 48, says the Democratic and Republican conventions fail to serve the public. He denounces both platforms as empty and says they bow to Wall Street interests. He criticizes Cox as a mediocre candidate chosen for political conformity.
Des Moines, Iowa, presses its bid to host the National Education Association next year with organized delegate canvassing and a display of Des Moines hotels. The Chicago Normal School’s W B Owen and Oakland schools chief Fred M Hunter seek the presidency amid a crowded slate of candidates and resolutions on reform.
San Francisco July 7 all light houses from Washington to San Francisco searched for Hebard Torstenson chief boatswain U S retired who left Bremerton Washington for San Francisco in a 22 foot open boat weeks ago. He was picked up June 17 by a life saving station at Aberdeen Washington his boat was leaking and he was making a losing fight against heavy seas after repairs he started out again.
President Wilson will remain in Washington for the summer, not planning to leave the capital due to discomfort with traveling in the heat. The White House announced today that he will stay in the city through the season.
Census data for Holyoke Mississippi Chanute Kansas and Vendlatan Ora show population figures including Holyoke 70 203 and other listed localities. The fragment notes an increase in census counts and references 1924 census activity with municipal differences across states.
The investigation into pre-convention spending resumes with William Babler detailing Missouri Lowden funds. Major A A Sprague and others testify while Georgia and Chicago figures press Palmer abuse claims.
Paris Texas reports calm after night patrols by volunteers following a mob incident in which two Black men were burned at the stake. Officials say conditions are back to normal and no further violence is evident.
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